曼 (màn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 曼 (màn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 曼 (màn) means "Graceful / long". with 11 strokes and the radical 曰.

Q: How do you write 曼 stroke by stroke?

曼 has 11 strokes. The radical is 曰. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 曼 and 曷?

曼 (màn) and 曷 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 曼?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 曰. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 曼?

Common words containing 曼 include: 曼谷 (màn gǔ) — Bangkok; 曼妙 (màn miào) — Graceful / lithe; 浪漫 (làng màn) — romantic.

How to Write 曼

The character 曼 (màn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 曰 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

曼 is pronounced màn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Graceful / long.

Common Words with 曼

曼谷 màn gǔ

Bangkok

曼妙 màn miào

Graceful / lithe

浪漫 làng màn

romantic

Example Sentences

我要去曼谷旅游。

wǒ yào qù màn gǔ lǚ yóu

I'm going to Bangkok for a trip.

她的舞姿很曼妙。

tā de wǔ zī hěn màn miào

Her dancing is very graceful and lithe.

这个故事很浪漫。

zhè ge gù shì hěn làng màn

This story is very romantic.

Similar Characters

曷 hé

曹 cáo

曾 céng

Practice Writing 曼 (màn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 曼

What does 曼 (màn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 曼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 曼 and 曷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 曼?

What common words use 曼?

How to Write 曼 (màn)